sympathochromaffin cell


sym·pa·tho·chro·maf·fin cell

the cell type in the embryonic suprarenal gland from which both sympathetic ganglion cells and chromaffin cells are developed.

sympathochromaffin cell

A chromaffin cell of ectodermal origin present in the fetal adrenal gland. Sympathetic and medullary cells originate from these cells. See also: cell